Arrive in Luang Prabang, be met and transferred to town for an orientation walking tour of this laid-back world heritage city. Late afternoon, climb Mt Phousi for its sunset views and the panoramic scene of the town and river below. Dinner of good Lao food at Pakhuay Mixay Restaurant. Overnight at the hotel, Luang Prabang.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure by boat to the Pak Ou Caves where thousands of Buddha images are housed. Visit a Laotian village of rice-wine making Sang Hai and see wine distillation from glutinous rice in the traditional way. Return to Luang Prabang for lunch of French cuisine at L'Elephant Blanc restaurant, followed by sightseeing of the Royal Palace National Museum, Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Visoun, etc. Free to wander around this small town to enjoy its quaint cafes, temple architecture, culture and history. Dinner at Indochina Spirit Restaurant of Lao food. Overnight at the hotel, Luang Prabang.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Participate in alms giving to the monks (a cultural tradition of the Laos and their Thai cousins) on their early morning rounds at about 6am. Return to the hotel for breakfast at 7am. Free day to explore this heritage town to enjoy its special flavour – French-style sidewalk cafes, herbal steam baths and traditional massage at very economical prices, see local weaving and other products in the Dara Market and Hmong Market. Overnight at the hotel, Luang Prabang.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport for departure flight (to Siem Reap-Angkor in Cambodia to start your adventure in the heritage site of Angkor, or to Chiang Mai or the world heritage site of old Sukhothai in northern Thailand). On the way drop in at the morning market for a glimpse of everyday life of the Laotian people.

Standard Class (2*)

713

340

275

244

60

Superior Class (3*)

806

382

317

286

81

First Class (4*)

940

446

387

350

142

Deluxe Class (5*)

1120

538

464

441

229